Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 298 No wink

Xie Zishao's face was full of smugness; only his tenth sister could come up with such ideas.

Tao Shan was startled when he heard this.

Yan Sui looked curious, but he wouldn't interrupt at this moment. Instead, he waited for his master to ask, because he knew that his master would definitely not be able to hold back any longer.

Sure enough, Zhiyuan asked, "Are you going to burn a mountain out?"

“Of course not,” Xie Zishao said. “It’s about piling up unfired clay kilns and burying them together. You can tell at a glance how many clay kilns, pottery, and porcelain pieces are ruined each year. If you pile them up enough, they’ll become a mountain.”

Zhiyuan didn't realize what was so good about this.

But Yan Sui clearly understood something: "So... if anyone comes to our temple, they must go and see Taoshan."

Many people in Daming Prefecture knew about Madam Xie leading people to smash the Xie family's clay furnace, but no one who came after her had actually witnessed it. How much of what they heard as rumors could they really believe? Why not go and see Taoshan instead?

Naturally, they led people from Baode Temple to the place where Madam Xie lived.

With popularity, what business can't you succeed in the future?

Yan Sui's eyes began to light up. Madam Xie had bought the land a long time ago. Could it be that she had already thought of this back then? If only he had such ability.

After Yan Sui said that, Zhiyuan became even more curious. What exactly was Xie Benzhu going to do there?
“It won’t disturb the tranquility of Baode Temple,” Xie Zishao said. “My tenth sister’s creations are excellent. I’m sure the master will be pleased with them and visit often.”

"This..." Zhiyuan's mouth moved, and he recited the scriptures even faster.

Yan Sui glanced at his master. His master certainly wouldn't agree with this, but things are often strange. What seemed impossible would inevitably happen. Yan Sui still silently hoped that it was some kind of place.
Xie Zishao looked at the old man and the child. His tenth sister wouldn't let him speak, so there was nothing he could do. It really wasn't his fault.

Besides that, Xie Zishao hadn't forgotten something important. He looked at Yan Sui and said, "Little Yan Sui, do you want to go to Bianjing? It's so prosperous there. I've only been there once. The food and fun things there are things I've never seen before. Just look at the temples and Taoist temples there; they're so much bigger than those in Daming Prefecture."

"There are also bookstores and markets; you can buy whatever you want there..."

"I wonder who Tenth Sister will bring this time?"

Zhiyuan opened his eyes. The two Xie benefactors, having already taken advantage of the temple, were now going to abduct someone? He turned to look at his envious little apprentice.

He sighed again inwardly; it seemed the fool had taken the bait.

"When are we having our vegetarian meal today?" Xie Zishao rubbed his stomach. "If we eat early, I can go listen to the master's sermon earlier, and then I can rest early. These past few days have been really... busy."

Xie Zishao yawned widely and said that it was true that he was coming back. He felt an indescribable sense of peace in Baode Temple.

……

During this period, Xie Yuyan was extremely busy. Every day he had to check on the various pottery and porcelain kilns, and he also had to visit the inn from time to time to see Han Si.

Han Si has not stepped out of the inn for four or five days.

From before dawn until dusk, he did nothing but look at porcelain. Xie Yuyan was worried that he would talk too much and get a hoarse voice, so she specially had citrus tea sent over.

Natural meals are also very good.

Only when you eat well, drink well, and sleep well can you work more.

Just as she had told Xu En, after taking over Han Si, she never caused the government any trouble again. Later, some merchants from Bianjing came looking for Han Si, but they couldn't even get through the inn's gate.

Despite being busy, I was fortunate enough to run into Lord Wang on the way out and home every time I went out or came home.

Xie Yuyan lifted the curtain and saw the person riding beside her on horseback. He was dressed in a long robe, with a straight posture and a seemingly cold expression, but his gaze softened the moment she looked at him.

The horses and carriages moved very slowly.

Xu En, who was standing next to him, had to stop and wait several times. He couldn't help but look at Wang Yan and ask, "Why are you walking so slowly today?"

Wang Yan said, "It's good to get some fresh air after coming out of the yamen."

"Why didn't you do this before?" Xu En asked.

Wang Yan said calmly, "The weather is warm today, unlike usual."

Really?

Xu En looked at He Tan next to her, but He Tan just happened to turn her head and look elsewhere.

The three of them finally managed to get together, and Xu En wanted to have a few drinks with the other two. However, Wang Yan, who was usually decisive, was dawdling today.

“We can see the scenery another day,” Xu En finally couldn’t help but say. “Everyone has been busy for so long, and it’s finally time to finish our work. I’ve already prepared the banquet, so don’t keep everyone waiting.”

“Xu Duzhi and my brother can go ahead,” Wang Yan said. “I still have some things to sort out and need to think about them.”

Xu En didn't know what to say. Wang Yan had a very stubborn temper and a cold personality, like a pot of ice water that could never be heated. But he was also really smart. This case was thanks to him; otherwise, it wouldn't have been so easy to sort out.

Given this, Xu En could only let Wang Yan silently follow beside him, troubling his horse to slow its pace.

He Tan glanced at the carriage, then at the well-dressed Wang Yan, and instinctively wanted to click his tongue in amazement. His cousin wasn't just looking for a breath of fresh air; he was clearly there to escort someone home.

Even though it was only a short distance, he even changed out of his official robes and put on brand new clothes.

Xu En still didn't understand Wang Yan. If Wang Yan had the time, he would rather read more books and review more official documents. Where would he find the leisure to go out and stroll around? It's because someone is holding his heart.

He Tan couldn't help but feel anxious for Wang Yan. The carriage curtain was only lifted twice. He had done so much, only to be seen by others. Wasn't that a bit of a waste?
Ahead was Yong'an Ward, and Wang Yan's horse suddenly stopped.

Xu En had already been walking fast enough, and before he knew it, he was ahead of everyone else again. Just as he was about to rein in his horse, he noticed that the carriage that had been traveling with him had a lantern with a large "Thank you" on it.

How many more "Xie"s could there be in Daming Prefecture?
One "Xie" was in the prison, leaving only Madam Xie.

Xu En instinctively wanted to step forward and speak. Ever since Madam Xie made him the porcelain vase, he would unconsciously smile whenever he saw Madam Xie.

"Prefect Xu," Wang Yan's cold voice came, "Aren't you leaving? Don't keep people waiting."

This elicited a suppressed laugh from He Tan. Perhaps realizing how inappropriate it was, he immediately cleared his throat: "Yes, it's a rare occasion to have a few drinks, let's not delay."

Xu En frowned. Who was that person who wasn't in a hurry just now? How did their expression change so quickly? In his hesitation, he actually missed the opportunity to step forward and speak.

Xu En pointed at the two people in front of him.

Having been in Daming Prefecture for so long and having seen Madam Xie quite a few times, it's astonishing that she doesn't say a word to me when we meet. One is too cold-hearted, and the other is too oblivious.